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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 990.66 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 990.66 and 335.91 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 990.66 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/990.66 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 990.66 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 332,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,772.60/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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