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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 990.26 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 990.26 and 249.32 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 990.26 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/990.26 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 990.26 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 246,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,887.30/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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