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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 999.34 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 999.34 and 353.88 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 999.34 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/999.34 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 999.34 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 353,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,646.44/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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