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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 997.16 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 997.16 and 355.68 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 997.16 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/997.16 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 997.16 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 354,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,669.87/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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