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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 995.94 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 995.94 and 339.84 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 995.94 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/995.94 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 995.94 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 338,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,460.25/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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