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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 992.70 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 992.70 and 349.25 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 992.70 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/992.70 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 992.70 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 346,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,695.51/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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