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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 994.61 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 994.61 and 338.25 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 994.61 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/994.61 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 994.61 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 336,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,425.14/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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