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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 990.38 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 990.38 and 367.54 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 990.38 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/990.38 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 990.38 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 364,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,004.27/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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