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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 991.89 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 991.89 and 336.30 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 991.89 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/991.89 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 991.89 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 333,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,572.61/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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