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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 995.73 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 995.73 and 338.82 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 995.73 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/995.73 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 995.73 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 337,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,373.24/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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