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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 986.68 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 986.68 and 247.07 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 986.68 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/986.68 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 986.68 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 243,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,779.03/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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