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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 988.06 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 988.06 and 248.04 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 988.06 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/988.06 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 988.06 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 245,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,078.40/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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