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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 997.20 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 997.20 and 355.76 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 997.20 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/997.20 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 997.20 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 354,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,763.87/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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