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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 995.76 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 995.76 and 501.84 is: 751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 995.76 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/995.76 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 995.76 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 499,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,712.20/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.13

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