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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 988.45 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 988.45 and 248.51 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 988.45 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/988.45 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 988.45 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 245,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,633.52/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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