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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 992.12 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 992.12 and 336.60 is: 505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 992.12 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/992.12 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 992.12 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 333,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,947.59/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.06

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