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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.33, 993.95 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.33, 993.95 and 337.93 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.33 : 993.95 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.33/993.95 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.33x = 993.95 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.33x = 335,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,885.52/662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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