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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 992.82 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 992.82 and 337 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 992.82 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/992.82 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 992.82 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 334,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,580.34/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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