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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 992.94 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 992.94 and 337.36 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 992.94 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/992.94 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 992.94 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 334,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,978.24/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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