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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 994.17 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 994.17 and 337.97 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 994.17 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/994.17 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 994.17 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 336,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,003.39/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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