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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.88 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.88 and 368.67 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.88 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.88 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.88 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 365,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,676.40/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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