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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 993.78 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 993.78 and 353.88 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 993.78 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/993.78 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 993.78 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 351,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,678.87/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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