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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 998.87 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 998.87 and 335.94 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 998.87 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/998.87 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 998.87 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 335,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,556.22/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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