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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 987.72 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 987.72 and 273.88 is: 410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 987.72 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/987.72 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 987.72 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 270,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,516.75/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.56

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