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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 992.66 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 992.66 and 338.67 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 992.66 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/992.66 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 992.66 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 336,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,182.47/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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