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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 991.08 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 991.08 and 249.75 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 991.08 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/991.08 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 991.08 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 247,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,522.23/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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