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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.85, 992.77 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.85, 992.77 and 250.94 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.85 : 992.77 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.85/992.77 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.85x = 992.77 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.85x = 249,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,127.56/661.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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