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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 995.10 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 995.10 and 338.40 is: 507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 995.10 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/995.10 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 995.10 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 336,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,741.84/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.63

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