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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.31, 987.66 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.31, 987.66 and 333.50 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.31 : 987.66 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.31/987.66 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.31x = 987.66 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.31x = 329,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,379.67/658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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