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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 997.43 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 997.43 and 356.96 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 997.43 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/997.43 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 997.43 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 356,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,042.61/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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