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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 996.12 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 996.12 and 335.52 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 996.12 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/996.12 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 996.12 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 334,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,218.18/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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