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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 992.54 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 992.54 and 338.16 is: 506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 992.54 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/992.54 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 992.54 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 335,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,637.33/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.48

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