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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.64 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.64 and 339.88 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.64 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.64 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.64 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 338,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,738.00/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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