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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.46 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.46 and 370.92 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 989.46 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/989.46 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 989.46 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 367,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,010.50/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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