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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 997.92 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 997.92 and 336.24 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 997.92 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/997.92 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 997.92 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 335,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,540.62/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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