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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 990.69 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 990.69 and 352.18 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 990.69 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/990.69 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 990.69 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 348,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,896.25/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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