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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 997.62 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 997.62 and 356.96 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 997.62 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/997.62 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 997.62 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 356,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,105.98/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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