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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.40 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.40 and 335.36 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.40 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.40 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.40 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 332,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,140.54/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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