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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 994.43 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 994.43 and 355.50 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 994.43 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/994.43 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 994.43 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 353,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,520.75/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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