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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 992.54 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 992.54 and 250.77 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 992.54 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/992.54 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 992.54 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 248,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,900.80/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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