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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 992.52 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 992.52 and 354.44 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 992.52 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/992.52 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 992.52 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 351,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,788.79/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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