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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 992.58 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 992.58 and 276.93 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 992.58 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/992.58 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 992.58 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 274,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,875.18/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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