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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 989.24 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 989.24 and 248.59 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 989.24 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/989.24 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 989.24 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 245,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,918.65/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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