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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 991.43 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 991.43 and 372.17 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 991.43 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/991.43 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 991.43 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 368,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,978.64/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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