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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.03 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.03 and 337.41 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.03 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.03 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.03 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 335,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,058.25/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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