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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.12, 993.33 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.12, 993.33 and 337.41 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.12 : 993.33 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.12/993.33 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.12x = 993.33 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.12x = 335,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,159.48/662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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