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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 996.27 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 996.27 and 355.88 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 996.27 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/996.27 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 996.27 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 354,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,552.57/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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