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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 998.14 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 998.14 and 372.88 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 998.14 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/998.14 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 998.14 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 372,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,181.84/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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