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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.77, 991.49 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.77, 991.49 and 336.14 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.77 : 991.49 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.77/991.49 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.77x = 991.49 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.77x = 333,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,274.49/660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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