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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 996.57 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 996.57 and 339.18 is: 509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 996.57 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/996.57 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 996.57 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 338,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,016.61/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.14

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