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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 998.02 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 998.02 and 248.93 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 998.02 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/998.02 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 998.02 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 248,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,437.12/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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