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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 993.74 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 993.74 and 354.47 is: 531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 993.74 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/993.74 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 993.74 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 352,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,251.02/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.56

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