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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 991.44 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 991.44 and 353.03 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 991.44 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/991.44 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 991.44 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 350,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,003.11/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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