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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 988.16 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 988.16 and 247.95 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 988.16 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/988.16 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 988.16 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 245,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,013.03/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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