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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.07, 999.72 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.07, 999.72 and 337.24 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.07 : 999.72 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.07/999.72 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.07x = 999.72 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.07x = 337,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,143.07/666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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