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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.74, 991.40 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.74, 991.40 and 352.52 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.74 : 991.40 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.74/991.40 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.74x = 991.40 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.74x = 349,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,488.33/660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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