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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.86, 991.22 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.86, 991.22 and 335.98 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.86 : 991.22 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.86/991.22 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.86x = 991.22 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.86x = 333,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,030.10/660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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