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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 995.49 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 995.49 and 355.26 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 995.49 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/995.49 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 995.49 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 353,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,657.78/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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