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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 988.37 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 988.37 and 268.92 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 988.37 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/988.37 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 988.37 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 265,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,793.13/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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