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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 990.80 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 990.80 and 249.63 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 990.80 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/990.80 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 990.80 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 247,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333.40/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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