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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 994.77 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 994.77 and 355.40 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 994.77 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/994.77 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 994.77 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 353,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,536.28/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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