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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 987.26 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 987.26 and 268.29 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 987.26 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/987.26 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 987.26 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 264,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,870.64/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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