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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 992.44 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 992.44 and 250.67 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 992.44 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/992.44 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 992.44 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 248,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,774.93/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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