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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 992.11 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 992.11 and 337.28 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 992.11 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/992.11 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 992.11 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 334,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,618.86/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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