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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 997.09 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 997.09 and 372.79 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 997.09 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/997.09 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 997.09 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 371,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,705.18/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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