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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.77 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.77 and 335.66 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.77 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.77 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.77 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 332,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,555.23/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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