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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 990.84 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 990.84 and 383.34 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 990.84 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/990.84 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 990.84 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 379,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,829.56/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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