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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 994.35 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 994.35 and 338.14 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 994.35 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/994.35 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 994.35 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 336,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,229.51/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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