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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 992.49 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 992.49 and 353.78 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 992.49 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/992.49 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 992.49 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 351,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,118.15/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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