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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 995.76 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 995.76 and 339.36 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 995.76 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/995.76 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 995.76 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 337,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,921.11/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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