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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 995.79 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 995.79 and 338.99 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 995.79 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/995.79 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 995.79 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 337,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,562.85/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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