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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 990.52 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 990.52 and 352.80 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 990.52 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/990.52 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 990.52 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 349,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,455.46/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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