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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 989.70 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 989.70 and 249.13 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 989.70 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/989.70 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 989.70 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 246,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,563.96/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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