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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 996.08 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 996.08 and 339.21 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 996.08 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/996.08 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 996.08 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 337,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,878.60/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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