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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 987.45 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 987.45 and 247.56 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 987.45 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/987.45 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 987.45 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 244,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,450.23/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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