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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.84, 992.86 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.84, 992.86 and 250.97 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.84 : 992.86 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.84/992.86 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.84x = 992.86 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.84x = 249,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,172.48/661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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