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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.90, 988.97 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.90, 988.97 and 248.55 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.90 : 988.97 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.90/988.97 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.90x = 988.97 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.90x = 245,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,807.25/659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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