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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 997.19 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 997.19 and 339.95 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 997.19 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/997.19 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 997.19 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 338,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,988.05/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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