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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 990.48 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 990.48 and 335.76 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 990.48 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/990.48 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 990.48 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 332,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,563.56/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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