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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.16 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.16 and 249.92 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.16 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.16 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.16 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 247,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,710.71/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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