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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 993.50 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 993.50 and 354.36 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 993.50 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/993.50 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 993.50 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 352,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,056.66/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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