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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 992.97 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 992.97 and 337.74 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 992.97 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/992.97 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 992.97 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 335,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,365.69/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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