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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 991.22 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 991.22 and 249.84 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 991.22 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/991.22 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 991.22 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 247,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,645.16/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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