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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 997.96 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 997.96 and 275.44 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 997.96 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/997.96 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 997.96 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 274,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,878.10/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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