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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.71, 996.36 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.71, 996.36 and 356.77 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.71 : 996.36 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.71/996.36 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.71x = 996.36 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.71x = 355,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,471.36/664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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