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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 992.22 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 992.22 and 368.76 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 992.22 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/992.22 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 992.22 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 365,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,891.05/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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