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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.81, 997.55 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.81, 997.55 and 372.63 is: 559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.81 : 997.55 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.81/997.55 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.81x = 997.55 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.81x = 371,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,720.33/664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.14

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