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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.05, 991.46 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.05, 991.46 and 250.09 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.05 : 991.46 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.05/991.46 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.05x = 991.46 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.05x = 247,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,952.38/661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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