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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.28 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.28 and 247.32 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.28 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.28 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.28 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 244,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,174.09/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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