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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.38, 992.71 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.38, 992.71 and 354.02 is: 530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.38 : 992.71 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.38/992.71 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.38x = 992.71 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.38x = 351,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,438.27/662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.57

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