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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 987.32 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 987.32 and 273.38 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 987.32 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/987.32 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 987.32 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 269,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,909.29/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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