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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 998.26 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 998.26 and 336.27 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 998.26 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/998.26 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 998.26 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 335,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,685.84/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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