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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.17, 991.80 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.17, 991.80 and 336.36 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.17 : 991.80 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.17/991.80 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.17x = 991.80 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.17x = 333,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,601.85/661.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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