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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.32, 993.29 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.32, 993.29 and 337.24 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.32 : 993.29 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.32/993.29 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.32x = 993.29 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.32x = 334,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,977.12/662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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