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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 994.12 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 994.12 and 354.40 is: 531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 994.12 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/994.12 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 994.12 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 352,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,316.13/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.75

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