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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 996.90 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 996.90 and 339.76 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 996.90 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/996.90 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 996.90 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 338,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,706.74/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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