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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 993.60 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 993.60 and 354.48 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 993.60 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/993.60 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 993.60 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 352,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,211.33/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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