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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 996.96 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 996.96 and 375.74 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 996.96 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/996.96 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 996.96 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 374,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,597.75/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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