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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 995.49 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 995.49 and 339.12 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 995.49 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/995.49 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 995.49 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 337,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,590.57/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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