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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 986.79 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 986.79 and 268.16 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 986.79 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/986.79 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 986.79 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 264,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,612.67/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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