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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.54 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.54 and 373.60 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.54 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.54 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.54 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 370,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,065.74/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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