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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.23, 992.52 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.23, 992.52 and 337.32 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.23 : 992.52 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.23/992.52 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.23x = 992.52 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.23x = 334,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,796.85/661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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