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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 995.82 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 995.82 and 377.20 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 995.82 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/995.82 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 995.82 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 375,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,623.30/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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