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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 1,000.14 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 1,000.14 and 357.66 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 1,000.14 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/1,000.14 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 1,000.14 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 357,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,710.07/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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