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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 992 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 992 and 276.29 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 992 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/992 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 992 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 274,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,079.68/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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