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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 990.55 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 990.55 and 249.41 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 990.55 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/990.55 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 990.55 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 247,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,053.08/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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