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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 990.72 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 990.72 and 336.24 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 990.72 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/990.72 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 990.72 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 333,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,119.69/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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