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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.86, 990.48 and 352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.86, 990.48 and 352.79 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.86 : 990.48 = 352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.86/990.48 = 352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.86x = 990.48 × 352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.86x = 349,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,431.44/660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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