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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 991.67 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 991.67 and 336.30 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 991.67 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/991.67 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 991.67 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 333,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,496.94/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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