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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 992.60 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 992.60 and 364.58 is: 546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 992.60 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/992.60 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 992.60 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 361,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,880.41/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.81

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