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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 991.35 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 991.35 and 336.03 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 991.35 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/991.35 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 991.35 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 333,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,123.34/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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