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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 997.10 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 997.10 and 335.85 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 997.10 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/997.10 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 997.10 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 334,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,876.04/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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