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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.39, 998.36 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.39, 998.36 and 295.01 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.39 : 998.36 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.39/998.36 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.39x = 998.36 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.39x = 294,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,526.18/665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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