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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 988.95 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 988.95 and 370.76 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 988.95 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/988.95 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 988.95 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 366,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,663.10/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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