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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.89 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.89 and 372.78 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.89 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.89 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.89 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 369,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,756.75/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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