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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 991.17 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 991.17 and 368.31 is: 551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 991.17 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/991.17 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 991.17 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 365,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,057.82/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.91

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