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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 995.37 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 995.37 and 371.44 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 995.37 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/995.37 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 995.37 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 369,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,720.23/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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