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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.51, 991.02 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.51, 991.02 and 249.76 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.51 : 991.02 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.51/991.02 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.51x = 991.02 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.51x = 247,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,512.20/660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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