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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 995.18 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 995.18 and 339.64 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 995.18 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/995.18 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 995.18 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 338,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,002.94/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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