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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 990.99 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 990.99 and 276 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 990.99 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/990.99 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 990.99 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 273,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,513.24/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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