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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 990.69 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 990.69 and 371.82 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 990.69 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/990.69 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 990.69 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 368,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,358.36/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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