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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 989.48 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 989.48 and 248.99 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 989.48 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/989.48 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 989.48 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 246,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,364.43/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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