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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 993.95 and 354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 993.95 and 354.23 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 993.95 = 354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/993.95 = 354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 993.95 × 354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 352,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,082.82/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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