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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.86, 992.52 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.86, 992.52 and 250.92 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.86 : 992.52 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.86/992.52 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.86x = 992.52 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.86x = 249,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,043.12/661.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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