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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.39, 992.69 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.39, 992.69 and 336.98 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.39 : 992.69 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.39/992.69 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.39x = 992.69 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.39x = 334,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,516.68/661.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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