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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.95 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.95 and 250.49 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.95 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.95 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.95 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 248,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,475.10/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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