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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.21, 992.11 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.21, 992.11 and 352.28 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.21 : 992.11 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.21/992.11 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.21x = 992.11 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.21x = 349,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,500.51/660.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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