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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 992.24 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 992.24 and 250.44 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 992.24 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/992.24 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 992.24 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 248,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,496.59/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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