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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 993.75 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 993.75 and 507.35 is: 760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 993.75 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/993.75 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 993.75 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 504,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,174.09/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.01

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