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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 993 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 993 and 336.91 is: 505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 993 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/993 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 993 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 334,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,551.63/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.58

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