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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 996.63 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 996.63 and 357.18 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 996.63 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/996.63 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 996.63 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 355,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,976.30/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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