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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.82, 991.98 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.82, 991.98 and 336.50 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.82 : 991.98 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.82/991.98 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.82x = 991.98 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.82x = 333,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,801.27/661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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