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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 996.42 and 371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 996.42 and 371.41 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 996.42 = 371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/996.42 = 371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 996.42 × 371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 370,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,080.35/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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