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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 997.32 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 997.32 and 275.54 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 997.32 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/997.32 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 997.32 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 274,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,800.88/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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