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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 996.57 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 996.57 and 372.32 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 996.57 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/996.57 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 996.57 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 371,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,045.43/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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