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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 993.68 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 993.68 and 338.64 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 993.68 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/993.68 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 993.68 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 336,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,499.80/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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