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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.41, 989.12 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.41, 989.12 and 371.05 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.41 : 989.12 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.41/989.12 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.41x = 989.12 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.41x = 367,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,012.98/659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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