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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 993.74 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 993.74 and 337.91 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 993.74 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/993.74 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 993.74 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 335,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,788.03/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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