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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 990.99 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 990.99 and 352.38 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 990.99 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/990.99 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 990.99 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 349,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,205.06/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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