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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 992.49 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 992.49 and 353.73 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 992.49 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/992.49 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 992.49 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 351,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,073.49/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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