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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 991.05 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 991.05 and 249.87 is: 374.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 991.05 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/991.05 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 991.05 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 247,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,628.71/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.94

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