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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 987.24 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 987.24 and 268.35 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 987.24 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/987.24 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 987.24 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 264,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,925.81/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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