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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 991.20 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 991.20 and 249.76 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 991.20 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/991.20 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 991.20 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 247,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,562.11/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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