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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 997.65 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 997.65 and 356.67 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 997.65 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/997.65 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 997.65 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 355,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,831.83/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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