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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.32, 993.17 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.32, 993.17 and 354.10 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.32 : 993.17 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.32/993.17 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.32x = 993.17 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.32x = 351,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,681.50/662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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