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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 987.57 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 987.57 and 268.52 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 987.57 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/987.57 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 987.57 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 265,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,182.30/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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