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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 987.75 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 987.75 and 268.18 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 987.75 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/987.75 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 987.75 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 264,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892.33/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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