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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 991.04 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 991.04 and 337.16 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 991.04 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/991.04 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 991.04 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 334,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,139.05/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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