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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 998.93 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 998.93 and 337.48 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 998.93 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/998.93 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 998.93 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 337,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,117.24/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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