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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 991.41 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 991.41 and 352.52 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 991.41 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/991.41 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 991.41 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 349,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,486.90/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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