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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.19 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.19 and 265.52 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.19 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.19 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.19 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 263,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,183.91/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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