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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.75, 992.08 and 353.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.75, 992.08 and 353.41 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.75 : 992.08 = 353.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.75/992.08 = 353.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.75x = 992.08 × 353.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.75x = 350,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,610.99/661.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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