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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 996.98 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 996.98 and 336.29 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 996.98 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/996.98 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 996.98 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 335,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,272.72/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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