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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 994.51 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 994.51 and 351.21 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 994.51 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/994.51 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 994.51 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 349,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,281.86/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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