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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 990.48 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 990.48 and 371.54 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 990.48 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/990.48 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 990.48 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 368,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,002.94/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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