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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 986.97 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 986.97 and 247.06 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 986.97 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/986.97 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 986.97 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 243,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,843.23/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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