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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 995.22 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 995.22 and 355.50 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 995.22 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/995.22 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 995.22 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 353,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,800.71/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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