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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 996.03 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 996.03 and 339.41 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 996.03 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/996.03 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 996.03 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 338,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,057.56/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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