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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 991.14 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 991.14 and 372.13 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 991.14 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/991.14 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 991.14 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 368,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,832.93/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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