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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 995.99 and 355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 995.99 and 355.97 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 995.99 = 355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/995.99 = 355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 995.99 × 355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 354,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,542.56/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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