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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.15, 995.37 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.15, 995.37 and 356.14 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.15 : 995.37 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.15/995.37 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.15x = 995.37 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.15x = 354,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,491.07/664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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