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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.69, 995.89 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.69, 995.89 and 356.69 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.69 : 995.89 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.69/995.89 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.69x = 995.89 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.69x = 355,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,224.00/664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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