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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 988.22 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 988.22 and 247.95 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 988.22 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/988.22 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 988.22 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 245,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,027.91/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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