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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 996.60 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 996.60 and 356.10 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 996.60 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/996.60 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 996.60 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 354,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,889.26/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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