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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 991.50 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 991.50 and 250.35 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 991.50 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/991.50 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 991.50 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 248,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,222.03/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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