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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 990.17 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 990.17 and 249.34 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 990.17 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/990.17 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 990.17 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 246,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,888.99/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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