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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 989.19 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 989.19 and 248.80 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 989.19 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/989.19 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 989.19 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 246,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,110.47/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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