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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 988.47 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 988.47 and 366.66 is: 549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 988.47 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/988.47 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 988.47 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 362,432.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,432.41/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.91

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