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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 989.56 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 989.56 and 248.89 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 989.56 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/989.56 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 989.56 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 246,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,291.59/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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