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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.57, 994.05 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.57, 994.05 and 337.66 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.57 : 994.05 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.57/994.05 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.57x = 994.05 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.57x = 335,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,650.92/662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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