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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.86, 992.22 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.86, 992.22 and 250.77 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.86 : 992.22 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.86/992.22 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.86x = 992.22 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.86x = 248,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,819.01/661.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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