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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 992.35 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 992.35 and 250.74 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 992.35 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/992.35 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 992.35 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 248,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,822.15/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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