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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 998.24 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 998.24 and 357.26 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 998.24 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/998.24 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 998.24 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 356,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,624.44/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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