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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 991 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 991 and 335.86 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 991 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/991 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 991 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 332,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,837.26/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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