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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 988.74 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 988.74 and 248.31 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 988.74 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/988.74 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 988.74 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 245,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,514.03/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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