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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 997.37 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 997.37 and 355.78 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 997.37 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/997.37 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 997.37 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 354,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,844.30/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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