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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.35, 996.53 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.35, 996.53 and 371.68 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.35 : 996.53 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.35/996.53 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.35x = 996.53 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.35x = 370,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,390.27/664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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