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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 997.44 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 997.44 and 372.42 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 997.44 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/997.44 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 997.44 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 371,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,466.60/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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