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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 991.34 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 991.34 and 372.26 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 991.34 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/991.34 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 991.34 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 369,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,036.23/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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