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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 996.35 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 996.35 and 335.20 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 996.35 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/996.35 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 996.35 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 333,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,973.30/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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