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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 990.88 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 990.88 and 249.81 is: 374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 990.88 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/990.88 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 990.88 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 247,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,531.73/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.66

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