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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.29, 987.87 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.29, 987.87 and 273.54 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.29 : 987.87 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.29/987.87 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.29x = 987.87 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.29x = 270,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,221.96/658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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