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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 998.88 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 998.88 and 356.78 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 998.88 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/998.88 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 998.88 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 356,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,380.41/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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