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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 994.14 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 994.14 and 354.24 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 994.14 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/994.14 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 994.14 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 352,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,164.15/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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