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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 989.58 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 989.58 and 371.94 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 989.58 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/989.58 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 989.58 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 368,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,064.39/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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