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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 996.18 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 996.18 and 338.52 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 996.18 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/996.18 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 996.18 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 337,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,226.85/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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