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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.37, 990.35 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.37, 990.35 and 243.82 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.37 : 990.35 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.37/990.35 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.37x = 990.35 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.37x = 241,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,460.97/660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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