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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 988.45 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 988.45 and 248.09 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 988.45 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/988.45 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 988.45 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 245,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,224.56/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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