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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 990.98 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 990.98 and 250.20 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 990.98 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/990.98 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 990.98 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 247,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,943.20/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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