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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 991.98 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 991.98 and 250.42 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 991.98 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/991.98 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 991.98 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 248,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,411.63/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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