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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 992.82 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 992.82 and 336.88 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 992.82 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/992.82 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 992.82 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 334,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,461.20/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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