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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 990.89 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 990.89 and 249.67 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 990.89 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/990.89 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 990.89 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 247,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,392.25/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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