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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.23, 997.83 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.23, 997.83 and 275.35 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.23 : 997.83 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.23/997.83 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.23x = 997.83 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.23x = 274,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,752.49/665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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