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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 990.29 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 990.29 and 249.22 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 990.29 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/990.29 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 990.29 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 246,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,796.35/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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