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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 997.16 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 997.16 and 357.26 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 997.16 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/997.16 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 997.16 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 356,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,245.38/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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