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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 992.28 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 992.28 and 276.68 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 992.28 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/992.28 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 992.28 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 274,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,544.03/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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