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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.45, 991.87 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.45, 991.87 and 250.30 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.45 : 991.87 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.45/991.87 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.45x = 991.87 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.45x = 248,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,265.06/661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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