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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 991.26 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 991.26 and 335.94 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 991.26 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/991.26 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 991.26 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 333,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,003.88/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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