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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 993.06 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 993.06 and 337.08 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 993.06 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/993.06 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 993.06 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 334,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,740.66/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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