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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.60, 998.66 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.60, 998.66 and 356.68 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.60 : 998.66 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.60/998.66 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.60x = 998.66 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.60x = 356,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,202.05/664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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