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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 991.79 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 991.79 and 250.22 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 991.79 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/991.79 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 991.79 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 248,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,164.44/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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