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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.47, 998.07 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.47, 998.07 and 336.31 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.47 : 998.07 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.47/998.07 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.47x = 998.07 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.47x = 335,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,660.92/665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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