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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 992.80 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 992.80 and 251.20 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 992.80 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/992.80 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 992.80 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 249,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,386.40/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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