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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 990.44 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 990.44 and 371.44 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 990.44 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/990.44 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 990.44 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 367,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,889.03/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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