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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 992.37 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 992.37 and 336.83 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 992.37 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/992.37 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 992.37 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 334,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,259.99/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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