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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 997.68 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 997.68 and 339.50 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 997.68 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/997.68 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 997.68 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 338,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,712.36/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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