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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 987.60 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 987.60 and 293.38 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 987.60 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/987.60 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 987.60 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 289,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,742.09/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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