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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 987.22 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 987.22 and 333.54 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 987.22 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/987.22 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 987.22 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 329,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,277.36/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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