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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 988.09 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 988.09 and 247.96 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 988.09 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/988.09 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 988.09 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 245,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,006.80/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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