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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 988.98 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 988.98 and 367 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 988.98 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/988.98 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 988.98 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 362,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,955.66/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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