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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 988.74 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 988.74 and 248.33 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 988.74 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/988.74 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 988.74 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 245,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,527.62/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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