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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 998.92 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 998.92 and 249.52 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 998.92 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/998.92 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 998.92 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 249,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,250.52/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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