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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 990.73 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 990.73 and 368.24 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 990.73 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/990.73 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 990.73 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 364,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,822.90/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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