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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 993.74 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 993.74 and 333.73 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 993.74 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/993.74 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 993.74 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 331,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,634.21/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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