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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 990.20 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 990.20 and 249.52 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 990.20 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/990.20 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 990.20 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 247,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,074.70/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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