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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 998.30 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 998.30 and 503.40 is: 755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 998.30 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/998.30 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 998.30 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 502,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,544.22/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.34

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