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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.73 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.73 and 250.05 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.73 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.73 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.73 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 247,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,982.71/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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