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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 993.87 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 993.87 and 355.14 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 993.87 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/993.87 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 993.87 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 352,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,962.99/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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