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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.43 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.43 and 244.37 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.43 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.43 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.43 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 242,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,275.75/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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