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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 993.73 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 993.73 and 333.60 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 993.73 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/993.73 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 993.73 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 331,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,508.33/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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