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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 990 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 990 and 372.12 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 990 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/990 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 990 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 368,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,398.80/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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