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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 998.30 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 998.30 and 504 is: 756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 998.30 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/998.30 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 998.30 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 503,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,143.20/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.24

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