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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 996.56 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 996.56 and 376.01 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 996.56 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/996.56 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 996.56 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 374,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,714.65/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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