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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 994.74 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 994.74 and 355.11 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 994.74 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/994.74 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 994.74 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 353,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,242.12/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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