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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 988.94 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 988.94 and 367.41 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 988.94 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/988.94 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 988.94 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 363,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,344.61/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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