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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 996.16 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 996.16 and 536.32 is: 805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 996.16 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/996.16 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 996.16 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 534,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,260.53/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.39

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