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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 994.74 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 994.74 and 338.45 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 994.74 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/994.74 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 994.74 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 336,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,667.24/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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