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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 997.92 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 997.92 and 280.80 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 997.92 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/997.92 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 997.92 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 280,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,215.94/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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