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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.68 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.68 and 262.88 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.68 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.68 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.68 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 259,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,378.44/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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