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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 993.61 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 993.61 and 353.28 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 993.61 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/993.61 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 993.61 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 351,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,022.54/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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