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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.43 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.43 and 377.02 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.43 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.43 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.43 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 376,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,428.08/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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