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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 992.96 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 992.96 and 245.56 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 992.96 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/992.96 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 992.96 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 243,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,828.22/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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