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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 996.12 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 996.12 and 371.94 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 996.12 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/996.12 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 996.12 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 370,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,496.87/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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