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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 997.34 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 997.34 and 356.83 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 997.34 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/997.34 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 997.34 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 355,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,876.55/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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