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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 995.56 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 995.56 and 355.42 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 995.56 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/995.56 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 995.56 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 353,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,841.94/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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