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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 996.24 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 996.24 and 375.36 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 996.24 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/996.24 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 996.24 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 373,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,948.65/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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