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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 994.32 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 994.32 and 337.68 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 994.32 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/994.32 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 994.32 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 335,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,761.98/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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