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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 992.73 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 992.73 and 337.52 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 992.73 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/992.73 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 992.73 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 335,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,066.23/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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