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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 992.52 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 992.52 and 336.69 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 992.52 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/992.52 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 992.52 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 334,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,171.56/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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