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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.10, 988.88 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.10, 988.88 and 370.66 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.10 : 988.88 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.10/988.88 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.10x = 988.88 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.10x = 366,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,538.26/660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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