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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.43, 994.38 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.43, 994.38 and 350.23 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.43 : 994.38 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.43/994.38 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.43x = 994.38 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.43x = 348,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,261.71/663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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