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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 991.04 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 991.04 and 368.10 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 991.04 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/991.04 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 991.04 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 364,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,801.82/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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