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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.35, 992.30 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.35, 992.30 and 368.81 is: 553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.35 : 992.30 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.35/992.30 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.35x = 992.30 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.35x = 365,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,970.16/661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.37

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