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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 990.63 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 990.63 and 336.06 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 990.63 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/990.63 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 990.63 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 332,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,911.12/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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