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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998.22 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998.22 and 336.26 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998.22 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998.22 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998.22 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 335,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,661.46/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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