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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 998.25 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 998.25 and 357.21 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 998.25 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/998.25 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 998.25 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 356,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,584.88/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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