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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 988.34 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 988.34 and 248.08 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 988.34 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/988.34 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 988.34 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 245,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,187.39/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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