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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 995.93 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 995.93 and 356.42 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 995.93 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/995.93 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 995.93 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 354,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,967.59/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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