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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 990.26 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 990.26 and 249.28 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 990.26 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/990.26 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 990.26 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 246,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,849.23/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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