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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 990.08 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 990.08 and 249.01 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 990.08 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/990.08 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 990.08 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 246,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,538.58/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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