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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.47, 987.55 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.47, 987.55 and 268.36 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.47 : 987.55 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.47/987.55 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.47x = 987.55 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.47x = 265,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,018.92/658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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