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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 990.38 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 990.38 and 269.94 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 990.38 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/990.38 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 990.38 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 267,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,343.18/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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