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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 991.32 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 991.32 and 336.33 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 991.32 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/991.32 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 991.32 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 333,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,410.66/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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