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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 998.18 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 998.18 and 275.52 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 998.18 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/998.18 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 998.18 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 275,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,017.18/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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