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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 991.08 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 991.08 and 250.04 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 991.08 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/991.08 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 991.08 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 247,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,813.98/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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