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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 990.96 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 990.96 and 371.92 is: 557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 990.96 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/990.96 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 990.96 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 368,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,557.84/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.88

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