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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 991.38 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 991.38 and 336.10 is: 504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 991.38 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/991.38 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 991.38 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 333,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,202.82/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.46

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