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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 988.13 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 988.13 and 247.93 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 988.13 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/988.13 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 988.13 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 244,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,985.22/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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