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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 996.36 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 996.36 and 375.54 is: 562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 996.36 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/996.36 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 996.36 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 374,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,173.03/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.89

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