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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 986.73 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 986.73 and 247.14 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 986.73 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/986.73 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 986.73 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 243,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,860.45/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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