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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 992.76 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 992.76 and 277.04 is: 415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 992.76 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/992.76 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 992.76 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 275,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,034.23/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.61

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