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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.60, 991.14 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.60, 991.14 and 372.16 is: 557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.60 : 991.14 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.60/991.14 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.60x = 991.14 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.60x = 368,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,862.66/661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.53

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