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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 993.21 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 993.21 and 354.14 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 993.21 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/993.21 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 993.21 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 351,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,735.39/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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