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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 990.33 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 990.33 and 336.13 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 990.33 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/990.33 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 990.33 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 332,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,875.89/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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