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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 990.91 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 990.91 and 335.71 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 990.91 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/990.91 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 990.91 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 332,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,658.40/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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