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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 987.73 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 987.73 and 241.85 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 987.73 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/987.73 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 987.73 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 238,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,882.83/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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