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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.66, 988.69 and 367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.66, 988.69 and 367.15 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.66 : 988.69 = 367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.66/988.69 = 367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.66x = 988.69 × 367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.66x = 362,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,997.53/659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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