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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 987.57 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 987.57 and 247.71 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 987.57 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/987.57 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 987.57 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 244,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,630.96/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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