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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 992.49 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 992.49 and 336.87 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 992.49 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/992.49 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 992.49 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 334,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,340.11/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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