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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.37, 991.10 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.37, 991.10 and 335.83 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.37 : 991.10 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.37/991.10 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.37x = 991.10 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.37x = 332,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,841.11/660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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