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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 996.80 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 996.80 and 355.82 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 996.80 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/996.80 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 996.80 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 354,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,682.09/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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