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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 990.50 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 990.50 and 270.52 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 990.50 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/990.50 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 990.50 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 267,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,944.43/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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