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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 996.15 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 996.15 and 356.09 is: 533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 996.15 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/996.15 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 996.15 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 354,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,719.05/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.97

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