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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 992.45 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 992.45 and 250.66 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 992.45 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/992.45 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 992.45 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 248,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,761.30/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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