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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 995.30 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 995.30 and 338.82 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 995.30 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/995.30 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 995.30 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 337,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,230.85/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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