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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 990.12 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 990.12 and 372.80 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 990.12 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/990.12 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 990.12 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 369,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,116.74/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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