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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 989.87 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 989.87 and 351.22 is: 526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 989.87 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/989.87 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 989.87 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 347,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,662.14/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.65

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