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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 996.39 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 996.39 and 375.66 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 996.39 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/996.39 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 996.39 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 374,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,303.87/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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