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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 987.40 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 987.40 and 293.04 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 987.40 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/987.40 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 987.40 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 289,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,347.70/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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