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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.34, 994.71 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.34, 994.71 and 355.14 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.34 : 994.71 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.34/994.71 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.34x = 994.71 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.34x = 353,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,261.31/663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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