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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 992.04 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 992.04 and 337 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 992.04 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/992.04 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 992.04 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 334,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,317.48/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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