Output aspect ratio

I'm trying to maintain a 16:9 aspect ratio and its driving me nuts! I have a short project in FCP. Sequence is set to 720x480 anamorphic 16:9.
Im trying to export for web. Ive tried compressor and QT conversion.
Ive set the output size to 640x360
Ive checked the box, "preserve aspect ratio using letterbox"
at first I got lines on the top and the bottom but the picture was still too tall and skinny.
after changing the size to 640x360 anamorphic, now I get black lines on the sides but the picture is STILL too tall and skinny.
any suggestions?

Go back to the original file that you exported out of Final Cut Pro.
Open the file in QuickTime Player.
Press the command and J keys to open the Properties window.
Click the Presentation tab and activate the checkbox next to *Conform aperture to:*
The setting will jump from Classic to Clean and the video will be displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Press command and S to re-save the file with this setting.
This file will now be the basis for exporting a file for the web, which can be done right in QuickTime Player by opening the *File > Export for Web* item in the menu bar.

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