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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 992.94 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 992.94 and 250.93 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 992.94 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/992.94 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 992.94 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 249,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,152.21/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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