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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 987.29 and 247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 987.29 and 247.45 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 987.29 = 247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/987.29 = 247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 987.29 × 247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 244,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,304.91/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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