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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.24, 996.36 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.24, 996.36 and 356.68 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.24 : 996.36 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.24/996.36 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.24x = 996.36 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.24x = 355,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,381.68/664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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