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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 993.18 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 993.18 and 337.74 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 993.18 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/993.18 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 993.18 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 335,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,436.61/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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