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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 987.91 and 351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 987.91 and 351.43 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 987.91 = 351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/987.91 = 351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 987.91 × 351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 347,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,181.21/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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