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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 996.33 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 996.33 and 372.41 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 996.33 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/996.33 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 996.33 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 371,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,042.01/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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