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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 998.54 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 998.54 and 336.62 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 998.54 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/998.54 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 998.54 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 336,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,126.87/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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