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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.92 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.92 and 356.88 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.92 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.92 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.92 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 356,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,137.69/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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