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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 990.41 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 990.41 and 249.27 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 990.41 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/990.41 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 990.41 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 246,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,879.50/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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