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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 991.92 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 991.92 and 296 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 991.92 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/991.92 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 991.92 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 293,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,608.32/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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