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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.38, 989.85 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.38, 989.85 and 335.03 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.38 : 989.85 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.38/989.85 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.38x = 989.85 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.38x = 331,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,629.45/660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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