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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 991.76 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 991.76 and 336.36 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 991.76 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/991.76 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 991.76 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 333,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,588.39/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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