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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 990.45 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 990.45 and 371.76 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 990.45 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/990.45 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 990.45 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 368,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,209.69/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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