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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 991.02 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 991.02 and 368.78 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 991.02 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/991.02 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 991.02 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 365,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,468.36/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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