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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 996.99 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 996.99 and 356.73 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 996.99 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/996.99 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 996.99 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 355,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,656.24/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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