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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 995.64 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 995.64 and 375.92 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 995.64 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/995.64 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 995.64 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 374,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,280.99/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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