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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 990.33 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 990.33 and 335.41 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 990.33 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/990.33 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 990.33 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 332,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,166.59/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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