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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 990.66 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 990.66 and 352.02 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 990.66 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/990.66 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 990.66 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 348,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,732.13/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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