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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.29 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.29 and 335.24 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.29 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.29 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.29 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 331,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,980.71/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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