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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 990.63 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 990.63 and 249.57 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 990.63 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/990.63 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 990.63 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 247,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,231.53/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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