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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 997.46 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 997.46 and 335.88 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 997.46 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/997.46 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 997.46 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 335,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,025.19/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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