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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 997.58 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 997.58 and 280.28 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 997.58 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/997.58 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 997.58 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 279,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,601.72/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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