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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.77, 987.36 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.77, 987.36 and 293.16 is: 439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.77 : 987.36 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.77/987.36 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.77x = 987.36 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.77x = 289,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,454.46/658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.39

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