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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 995.88 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 995.88 and 355.50 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 995.88 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/995.88 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 995.88 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 354,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,033.56/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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