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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 993.94 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 993.94 and 337.63 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 993.94 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/993.94 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 993.94 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 335,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,583.96/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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