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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 995.38 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 995.38 and 371.66 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 995.38 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/995.38 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 995.38 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 369,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,940.06/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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