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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 992.36 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 992.36 and 250.92 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 992.36 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/992.36 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 992.36 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 249,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,002.97/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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