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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.96, 996 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.96, 996 and 376 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.96 : 996 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.96/996 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.96x = 996 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.96x = 374,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,496/664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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