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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 996.89 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 996.89 and 355.41 is: 534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 996.89 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/996.89 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 996.89 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 354,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,302.90/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.08

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