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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.55, 993.98 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.55, 993.98 and 334.29 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.55 : 993.98 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.55/993.98 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.55x = 993.98 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.55x = 332,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,272.18/663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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