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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 987.01 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 987.01 and 247.43 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 987.01 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/987.01 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 987.01 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 244,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,215.88/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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