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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 986.75 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 986.75 and 268.55 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 986.75 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/986.75 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 986.75 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 264,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,990.81/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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