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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 992.58 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 992.58 and 336.66 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 992.58 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/992.58 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 992.58 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 334,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,161.98/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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