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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 989.52 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 989.52 and 371.52 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 989.52 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/989.52 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 989.52 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 367,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,626.47/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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