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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 991.58 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 991.58 and 336.21 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 991.58 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/991.58 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 991.58 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 333,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,377.43/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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