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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 991.58 and 369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 991.58 and 369.29 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 991.58 = 369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/991.58 = 369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 991.58 × 369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 366,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,173.77/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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