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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.88 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.88 and 372.72 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.88 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.88 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.88 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 369,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,693.51/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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