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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.59, 991.52 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.59, 991.52 and 352.98 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.59 : 991.52 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.59/991.52 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.59x = 991.52 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.59x = 349,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,986.73/661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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