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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 990.06 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 990.06 and 249.16 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 990.06 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/990.06 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 990.06 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 246,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,683.35/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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