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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 996.39 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 996.39 and 355.85 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 996.39 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/996.39 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 996.39 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 354,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,565.38/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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