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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 996.44 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 996.44 and 351.94 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 996.44 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/996.44 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 996.44 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 350,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,685.33/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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