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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 997.01 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 997.01 and 375.50 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 997.01 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/997.01 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 997.01 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 374,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,377.26/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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