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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 992.64 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 992.64 and 336.76 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 992.64 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/992.64 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 992.64 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 334,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,281.45/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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