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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 990.55 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 990.55 and 352.34 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 990.55 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/990.55 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 990.55 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 349,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,011.98/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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