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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 992.54 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 992.54 and 369.10 is: 553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 992.54 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/992.54 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 992.54 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 366,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,346.51/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.96

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