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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 992.49 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 992.49 and 250.73 is: 376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 992.49 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/992.49 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 992.49 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 248,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,842.06/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.10

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