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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 989.11 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 989.11 and 248.50 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 989.11 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/989.11 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 989.11 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 245,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,795.38/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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