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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.59, 992.05 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.59, 992.05 and 353.59 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.59 : 992.05 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.59/992.05 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.59x = 992.05 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.59x = 350,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,778.96/661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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