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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 992.46 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 992.46 and 250.84 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 992.46 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/992.46 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 992.46 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 248,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,948.67/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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