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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 997.09 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 997.09 and 339.73 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 997.09 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/997.09 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 997.09 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 338,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,738.04/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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