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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 996.86 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 996.86 and 372.44 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 996.86 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/996.86 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 996.86 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 371,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,270.54/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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