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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.20, 989.88 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.20, 989.88 and 352.40 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.20 : 989.88 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.20/989.88 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.20x = 989.88 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.20x = 348,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,833.71/660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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