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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 995.32 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 995.32 and 375.28 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 995.32 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/995.32 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 995.32 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 373,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,523.69/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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