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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 998.05 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 998.05 and 353.56 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 998.05 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/998.05 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 998.05 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 352,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,870.56/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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