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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.87, 987.91 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.87, 987.91 and 248.04 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.87 : 987.91 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.87/987.91 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.87x = 987.91 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.87x = 245,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,036.26/658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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