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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.17 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.17 and 352.09 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.17 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.17 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.17 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 348,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,624.00/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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