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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.49, 991.64 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.49, 991.64 and 250.64 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.49 : 991.64 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.49/991.64 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.49x = 991.64 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.49x = 248,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,540.32/661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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