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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 993.49 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 993.49 and 337.72 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 993.49 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/993.49 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 993.49 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 335,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,523.74/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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