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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 987.57 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 987.57 and 242.11 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 987.57 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/987.57 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 987.57 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 239,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,098.10/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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