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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 987.44 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 987.44 and 247.56 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 987.44 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/987.44 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 987.44 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 244,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,450.65/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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