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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 987.65 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 987.65 and 247.33 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 987.65 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/987.65 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 987.65 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 244,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,273.62/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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