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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 996.68 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 996.68 and 339.24 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 996.68 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/996.68 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 996.68 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 338,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,113.72/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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