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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.61, 987.89 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.61, 987.89 and 248.03 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.61 : 987.89 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.61/987.89 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.61x = 987.89 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.61x = 245,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,021.42/658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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