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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 991.26 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 991.26 and 372.16 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 991.26 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/991.26 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 991.26 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 368,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,907.32/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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