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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.84 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.84 and 337.04 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.84 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.84 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.84 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 334,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,626.79/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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