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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.41, 988.94 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.41, 988.94 and 248.41 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.41 : 988.94 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.41/988.94 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.41x = 988.94 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.41x = 245,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,661.34/659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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