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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 996.91 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 996.91 and 275.34 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 996.91 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/996.91 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 996.91 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 274,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,489.20/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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