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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 997.02 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 997.02 and 356.39 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 997.02 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/997.02 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 997.02 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 355,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,322.97/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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