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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.13, 990.15 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.13, 990.15 and 335.49 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.13 : 990.15 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.13/990.15 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.13x = 990.15 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.13x = 332,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,185.42/660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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