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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.82, 991.04 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.82, 991.04 and 335.74 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.82 : 991.04 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.82/991.04 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.82x = 991.04 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.82x = 332,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,726.81/660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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