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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.18 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.18 and 336.65 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.18 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.18 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.18 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 333,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,679.06/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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