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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 995.76 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 995.76 and 339.39 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 995.76 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/995.76 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 995.76 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 337,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,950.99/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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