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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.95, 993.39 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.95, 993.39 and 354.73 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.95 : 993.39 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.95/993.39 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.95x = 993.39 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.95x = 352,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,385.23/662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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