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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 991.80 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 991.80 and 276.18 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 991.80 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/991.80 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 991.80 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 273,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,915.32/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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