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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 990.11 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 990.11 and 249.46 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 990.11 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/990.11 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 990.11 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 246,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,992.84/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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