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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.27, 992.49 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.27, 992.49 and 353.38 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.27 : 992.49 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.27/992.49 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.27x = 992.49 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.27x = 350,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,726.12/661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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