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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 991.14 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 991.14 and 372.18 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 991.14 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/991.14 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 991.14 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 368,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,882.49/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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