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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 995.09 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 995.09 and 355.89 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 995.09 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/995.09 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 995.09 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 354,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,144.53/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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