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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 990.37 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 990.37 and 294.94 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 990.37 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/990.37 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 990.37 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 292,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,099.73/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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