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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.47, 992.54 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.47, 992.54 and 250.90 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.47 : 992.54 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.47/992.54 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.47x = 992.54 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.47x = 249,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,026.08/661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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