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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 990.90 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 990.90 and 352.26 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 990.90 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/990.90 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 990.90 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 349,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,054.43/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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