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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 995.37 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 995.37 and 334.55 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 995.37 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/995.37 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 995.37 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 332,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,999.02/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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