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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 992.01 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 992.01 and 368.67 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 992.01 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/992.01 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 992.01 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 365,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,720.02/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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