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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 991.94 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 991.94 and 244.92 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 991.94 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/991.94 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 991.94 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 242,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,945.94/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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