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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 990.03 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 990.03 and 270.11 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 990.03 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/990.03 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 990.03 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 267,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,417.00/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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