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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 992.61 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 992.61 and 337.86 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 992.61 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/992.61 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 992.61 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 335,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,363.21/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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