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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 990.24 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 990.24 and 371.76 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 990.24 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/990.24 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 990.24 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 368,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,131.62/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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