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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 989.99 and 351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 989.99 and 351.97 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 989.99 = 351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/989.99 = 351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 989.99 × 351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 348,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,443.87/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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