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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.41, 992.27 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.41, 992.27 and 245.24 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.41 : 992.27 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.41/992.27 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.41x = 992.27 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.41x = 243,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,338.11/661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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