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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 995.68 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 995.68 and 339.52 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 995.68 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/995.68 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 995.68 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 338,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,053.27/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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