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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.34, 992.10 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.34, 992.10 and 276.50 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.34 : 992.10 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.34/992.10 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.34x = 992.10 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.34x = 274,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,315.65/661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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