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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.34 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.34 and 247.36 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.34 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.34 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.34 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 244,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,228.42/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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