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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.04 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.04 and 356.28 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.04 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.04 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.04 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 354,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,869.13/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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