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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 990.48 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 990.48 and 368 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 990.48 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/990.48 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 990.48 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 364,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,496.64/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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