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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.01, 991.96 and 353.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.01, 991.96 and 353.00 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.01 : 991.96 = 353.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.01/991.96 = 353.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.01x = 991.96 × 353.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.01x = 350,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,163.48/661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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