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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.34, 992.52 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.34, 992.52 and 250.58 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.34 : 992.52 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.34/992.52 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.34x = 992.52 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.34x = 248,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,705.66/661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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