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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.98, 997.38 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.98, 997.38 and 376.26 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.98 : 997.38 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.98/997.38 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.98x = 997.38 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.98x = 375,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,274.20/664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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