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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 992.37 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 992.37 and 296.39 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 992.37 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/992.37 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 992.37 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 294,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,123.58/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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