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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 991.33 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 991.33 and 352.48 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 991.33 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/991.33 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 991.33 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 349,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,424.00/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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