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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 996.48 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 996.48 and 371.76 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 996.48 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/996.48 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 996.48 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 370,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,451.40/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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