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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 991.68 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 991.68 and 276.28 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 991.68 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/991.68 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 991.68 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 273,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,981.35/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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