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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.50 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.50 and 295.27 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.50 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.50 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.50 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 294,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,827.10/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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