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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 991.32 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 991.32 and 249.99 is: 374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 991.32 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/991.32 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 991.32 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 247,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,820.09/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.97

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