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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 987.60 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 987.60 and 293.50 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 987.60 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/987.60 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 987.60 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 289,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,860.60/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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