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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 990.60 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 990.60 and 368.43 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 990.60 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/990.60 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 990.60 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 364,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,966.76/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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