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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 988.72 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 988.72 and 248.45 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 988.72 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/988.72 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 988.72 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 245,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,641.92/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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