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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.59 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.59 and 250.09 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.59 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.59 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.59 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 247,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,981.79/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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