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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 997.20 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 997.20 and 376.26 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 997.20 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/997.20 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 997.20 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 375,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,206.47/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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