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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 991.02 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 991.02 and 353.44 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 991.02 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/991.02 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 991.02 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 350,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,266.11/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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