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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 988.38 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 988.38 and 268.92 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 988.38 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/988.38 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 988.38 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 265,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,795.15/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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