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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 988.08 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 988.08 and 370.94 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 988.08 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/988.08 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 988.08 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 366,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,518.40/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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