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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 991.26 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 991.26 and 353.34 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 991.26 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/991.26 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 991.26 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 350,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,251.81/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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