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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.67, 992.55 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.67, 992.55 and 336.86 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.67 : 992.55 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.67/992.55 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.67x = 992.55 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.67x = 334,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,350.39/661.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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