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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 992.52 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 992.52 and 353.07 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 992.52 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/992.52 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 992.52 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 350,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,429.04/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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