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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.25, 998.16 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.25, 998.16 and 357.03 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.25 : 998.16 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.25/998.16 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.25x = 998.16 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.25x = 356,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,373.06/665.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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