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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 988.11 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 988.11 and 366.80 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 988.11 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/988.11 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 988.11 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 362,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,433.81/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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