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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 991.20 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 991.20 and 336 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 991.20 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/991.20 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 991.20 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 333,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,043.20/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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