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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 998.27 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 998.27 and 275.55 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 998.27 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/998.27 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 998.27 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 275,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,071.92/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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