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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 995.43 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 995.43 and 375.78 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 995.43 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/995.43 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 995.43 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 374,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,062.69/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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