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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.59, 992.32 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.59, 992.32 and 353.68 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.59 : 992.32 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.59/992.32 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.59x = 992.32 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.59x = 350,960.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,960.37/662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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