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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.30 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.30 and 257.58 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.30 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.30 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.30 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 254,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,308.73/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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