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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 992.55 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 992.55 and 336.66 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 992.55 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/992.55 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 992.55 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 334,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,149.42/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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