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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.66 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.66 and 356.44 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.66 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.66 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.66 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 355,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,249.49/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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