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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.51, 991.38 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.51, 991.38 and 336.12 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.51 : 991.38 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.51/991.38 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.51x = 991.38 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.51x = 333,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,222.65/660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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