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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 992.94 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 992.94 and 353.68 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 992.94 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/992.94 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 992.94 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 351,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,183.02/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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