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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 987.86 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 987.86 and 247.72 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 987.86 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/987.86 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 987.86 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 244,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,707.74/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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