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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 988.66 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 988.66 and 242.53 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 988.66 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/988.66 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 988.66 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 239,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,774.77/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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