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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 989.76 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 989.76 and 249.30 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 989.76 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/989.76 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 989.76 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 246,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,747.17/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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