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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 987.20 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 987.20 and 241.86 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 987.20 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/987.20 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 987.20 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 238,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,760.51/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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