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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 990.49 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 990.49 and 382.78 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 990.49 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/990.49 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 990.49 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 379,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,139.76/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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