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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 995.07 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 995.07 and 338.56 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 995.07 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/995.07 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 995.07 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 336,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,890.90/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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