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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.07, 992.49 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.07, 992.49 and 336.72 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.07 : 992.49 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.07/992.49 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.07x = 992.49 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.07x = 334,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,191.23/662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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