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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 995.73 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 995.73 and 339 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 995.73 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/995.73 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 995.73 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 337,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,552.47/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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