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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 988.26 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 988.26 and 333.94 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 988.26 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/988.26 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 988.26 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 330,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,019.54/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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