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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 997.55 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 997.55 and 372.90 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 997.55 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/997.55 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 997.55 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 371,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,984.53/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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