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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 992.52 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 992.52 and 353.37 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 992.52 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/992.52 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 992.52 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 350,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,730.51/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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