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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 997.26 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 997.26 and 336.52 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 997.26 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/997.26 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 997.26 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 335,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,597.94/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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