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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 992.51 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 992.51 and 250.75 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 992.51 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/992.51 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 992.51 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 248,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,871.88/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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