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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 987.25 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 987.25 and 268.17 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 987.25 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/987.25 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 987.25 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 264,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,750.16/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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