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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.74 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.74 and 353.28 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.74 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.74 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.74 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 350,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,361.91/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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