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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 988.60 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 988.60 and 334.06 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 988.60 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/988.60 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 988.60 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 330,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,251.72/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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