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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 988 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 988 and 247.76 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 988 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/988 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 988 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 244,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,786.88/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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