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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 995.67 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 995.67 and 338.97 is: 508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 995.67 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/995.67 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 995.67 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 337,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,502.26/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.39

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