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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.31, 991.05 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.31, 991.05 and 250.03 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.31 : 991.05 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.31/991.05 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.31x = 991.05 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.31x = 247,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,792.23/661.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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