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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 989.62 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 989.62 and 351.96 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 989.62 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/989.62 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 989.62 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 348,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,306.66/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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