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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 992.82 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 992.82 and 250.94 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 992.82 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/992.82 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 992.82 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 249,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,138.25/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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