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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 997.34 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 997.34 and 376.13 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 997.34 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/997.34 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 997.34 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 375,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,122.63/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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