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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 990.29 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 990.29 and 382.48 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 990.29 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/990.29 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 990.29 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 378,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,761.17/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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