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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 990.19 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 990.19 and 368.15 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 990.19 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/990.19 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 990.19 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 364,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,538.45/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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