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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.38 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.38 and 336.90 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.38 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.38 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.38 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 333,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,995.92/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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