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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 992.52 and 353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 992.52 and 353.99 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 992.52 = 353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/992.52 = 353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 992.52 × 353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 351,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,337.19/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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