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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 999.04 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 999.04 and 249.41 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 999.04 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/999.04 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 999.04 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 249,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,164.95/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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