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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.71, 991.84 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.71, 991.84 and 353.76 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.71 : 991.84 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.71/991.84 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.71x = 991.84 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.71x = 350,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,873.32/661.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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