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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 991.19 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 991.19 and 335.98 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 991.19 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/991.19 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 991.19 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 333,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,020.02/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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