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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 997.83 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 997.83 and 275.34 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 997.83 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/997.83 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 997.83 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 274,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,742.51/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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