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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 991.32 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 991.32 and 336 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 991.32 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/991.32 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 991.32 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 333,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,083.52/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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