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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 989.06 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 989.06 and 371.61 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 989.06 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/989.06 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 989.06 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 367,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,542.73/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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