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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 989.92 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 989.92 and 243.52 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 989.92 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/989.92 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 989.92 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 241,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,065.32/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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