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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 996.21 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 996.21 and 356.04 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 996.21 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/996.21 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 996.21 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 354,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,690.61/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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