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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 994.01 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 994.01 and 354.78 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 994.01 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/994.01 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 994.01 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 352,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,654.87/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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