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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 997.29 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 997.29 and 376.17 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 997.29 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/997.29 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 997.29 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 375,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,150.58/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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