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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 987.87 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 987.87 and 333.86 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 987.87 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/987.87 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 987.87 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 329,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,810.28/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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