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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 992.12 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 992.12 and 335.78 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 992.12 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/992.12 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 992.12 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 333,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,131.13/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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