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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 995.24 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 995.24 and 355.16 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 995.24 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/995.24 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 995.24 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 353,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,468.02/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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