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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 990.35 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 990.35 and 352.52 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 990.35 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/990.35 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 990.35 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 349,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,118.18/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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