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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.90, 992.73 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.90, 992.73 and 369.69 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.90 : 992.73 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.90/992.73 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.90x = 992.73 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.90x = 367,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,001.77/661.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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