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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 992.13 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 992.13 and 250.65 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 992.13 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/992.13 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 992.13 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 248,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677.38/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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