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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 989.60 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 989.60 and 335.28 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 989.60 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/989.60 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 989.60 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 331,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,793.09/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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