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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 993.96 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 993.96 and 333.84 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 993.96 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/993.96 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 993.96 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 331,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,823.61/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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