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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 989.73 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 989.73 and 249.18 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 989.73 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/989.73 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 989.73 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 246,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,620.92/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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