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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 993.66 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 993.66 and 354.02 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 993.66 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/993.66 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 993.66 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 351,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,770.54/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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