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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 996.98 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 996.98 and 502.74 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 996.98 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/996.98 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 996.98 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 501,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,219.21/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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