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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 993.15 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 993.15 and 337.54 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 993.15 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/993.15 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 993.15 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 335,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,227.85/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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