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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.36 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.36 and 352.16 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.36 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.36 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.36 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 348,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,765.18/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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