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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.50, 998.26 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.50, 998.26 and 280.76 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.50 : 998.26 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.50/998.26 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.50x = 998.26 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.50x = 280,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,271.48/665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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