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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 991.35 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 991.35 and 250.10 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 991.35 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/991.35 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 991.35 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 247,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,936.64/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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