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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.56 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.56 and 336.04 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.56 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.56 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.56 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 333,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,203.82/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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