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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 990.60 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 990.60 and 275.50 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 990.60 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/990.60 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 990.60 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 272,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,910.30/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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