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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 987.36 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 987.36 and 273.52 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 987.36 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/987.36 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 987.36 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 270,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,062.71/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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