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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 994.65 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 994.65 and 338.54 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 994.65 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/994.65 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 994.65 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 336,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,728.81/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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