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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 992.88 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 992.88 and 349.23 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 992.88 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/992.88 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 992.88 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 346,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,743.48/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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