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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 992.43 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 992.43 and 250.90 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 992.43 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/992.43 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 992.43 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 248,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,998.21/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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