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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.34, 991.20 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.34, 991.20 and 296.04 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.34 : 991.20 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.34/991.20 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.34x = 991.20 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.34x = 293,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,434.85/661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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