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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 988.30 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 988.30 and 247.94 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 988.30 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/988.30 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 988.30 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 245,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,038.18/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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