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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 991.37 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 991.37 and 335.97 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 991.37 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/991.37 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 991.37 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 333,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,071.42/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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