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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.39, 997.71 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.39, 997.71 and 203.04 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.39 : 997.71 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.39/997.71 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.39x = 997.71 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.39x = 202,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574.02/665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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