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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 990.46 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 990.46 and 249.55 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 990.46 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/990.46 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 990.46 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 247,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,169.29/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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