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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 998.40 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 998.40 and 504.05 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 998.40 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/998.40 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 998.40 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 503,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,236.01/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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