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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 993.63 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 993.63 and 338.06 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 993.63 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/993.63 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 993.63 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 335,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,909.04/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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