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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.83, 991.67 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.83, 991.67 and 336.75 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.83 : 991.67 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.83/991.67 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.83x = 991.67 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.83x = 333,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,943.19/661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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