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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.68 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.68 and 373.39 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.68 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.68 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.68 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 372,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,893.70/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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