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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.02 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.02 and 357.31 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.02 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.02 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.02 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 356,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,604.22/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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