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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 991.98 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 991.98 and 369.43 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 991.98 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/991.98 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 991.98 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 366,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,464.69/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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