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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.63, 997.12 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.63, 997.12 and 356.42 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.63 : 997.12 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.63/997.12 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.63x = 997.12 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.63x = 355,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,396.45/664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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