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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 994.74 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 994.74 and 355.24 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 994.74 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/994.74 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 994.74 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 353,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,371.44/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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