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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 996.94 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 996.94 and 372.51 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 996.94 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/996.94 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 996.94 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 371,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,370.59/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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