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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 989.34 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 989.34 and 371.44 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 989.34 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/989.34 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 989.34 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 367,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,480.45/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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