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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 987.43 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 987.43 and 263.38 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 987.43 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/987.43 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 987.43 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 260,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,069.31/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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