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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 994.77 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 994.77 and 338.28 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 994.77 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/994.77 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 994.77 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 336,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,510.80/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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