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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 994.41 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 994.41 and 338.55 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 994.41 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/994.41 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 994.41 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 336,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,657.51/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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