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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 992.40 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 992.40 and 337.04 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 992.40 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/992.40 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 992.40 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 334,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,478.50/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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