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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 989.84 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 989.84 and 335.52 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 989.84 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/989.84 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 989.84 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 332,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,111.12/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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