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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 991.96 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 991.96 and 276.24 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 991.96 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/991.96 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 991.96 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 274,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,019.03/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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