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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 991.49 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 991.49 and 250.50 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 991.49 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/991.49 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 991.49 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 248,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,366.99/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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