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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 992.07 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 992.07 and 372.24 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 992.07 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/992.07 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 992.07 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 369,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,288.14/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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