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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 990.14 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 990.14 and 371.76 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 990.14 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/990.14 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 990.14 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 368,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,094.45/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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