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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 990.54 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 990.54 and 336 is: 503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 990.54 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/990.54 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 990.54 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 332,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,821.44/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.45

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