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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 992.80 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 992.80 and 337.35 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 992.80 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/992.80 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 992.80 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 334,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,921.08/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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