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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 990.35 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 990.35 and 352.76 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 990.35 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/990.35 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 990.35 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 349,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,349.15/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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