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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.48 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.48 and 249.28 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.48 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.48 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.48 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 246,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,906.85/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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