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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 991.70 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 991.70 and 336.12 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 991.70 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/991.70 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 991.70 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 333,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,330.20/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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