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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 988.98 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 988.98 and 248.58 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 988.98 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/988.98 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 988.98 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 245,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,840.65/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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