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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 987.06 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 987.06 and 247.16 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 987.06 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/987.06 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 987.06 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 243,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,961.75/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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