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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 998.59 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 998.59 and 336.87 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 998.59 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/998.59 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 998.59 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 336,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,395.01/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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