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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 996.91 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 996.91 and 356.20 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 996.91 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/996.91 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 996.91 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 355,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,095.96/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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