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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.88, 992.93 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.88, 992.93 and 251.07 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.88 : 992.93 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.88/992.93 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.88x = 992.93 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.88x = 249,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,293.68/661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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