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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 995.70 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 995.70 and 355.50 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 995.70 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/995.70 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 995.70 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 353,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,971.35/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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