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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 987.50 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 987.50 and 247.39 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 987.50 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/987.50 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 987.50 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 244,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,297.63/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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