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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 997.58 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 997.58 and 336.69 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 997.58 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/997.58 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 997.58 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 335,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,875.21/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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