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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 995.15 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 995.15 and 338.53 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 995.15 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/995.15 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 995.15 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 336,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,888.13/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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