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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.22, 990.74 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.22, 990.74 and 270.16 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.22 : 990.74 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.22/990.74 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.22x = 990.74 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.22x = 267,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,658.32/660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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