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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 989.64 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 989.64 and 371.13 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 989.64 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/989.64 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 989.64 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 367,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,285.09/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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