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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.62 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.62 and 338.36 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.62 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.62 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.62 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 336,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,539.62/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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