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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 997.79 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 997.79 and 203.04 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 997.79 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/997.79 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 997.79 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 202,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,590.27/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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