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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.78 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.78 and 336.30 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.78 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.78 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.78 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 333,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,535.61/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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