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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.61, 991.80 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.61, 991.80 and 353.67 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.61 : 991.80 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.61/991.80 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.61x = 991.80 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.61x = 350,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,769.91/661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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