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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 998.90 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 998.90 and 249.70 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 998.90 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/998.90 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 998.90 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 249,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,425.33/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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