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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 990.10 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 990.10 and 335.98 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 990.10 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/990.10 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 990.10 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 332,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,653.80/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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