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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.46 and 250.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.46 and 250.00 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.46 = 250.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.46 = 250.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.46 × 250.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 247,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,863.15/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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