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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 993.63 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 993.63 and 337.98 is: 506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 993.63 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/993.63 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 993.63 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 335,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,827.07/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.48

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